February weather forecast
Essen, Germany

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Weather in February

As the calendar turns to February, the weather remains bitterly cold in Essen, but signs of upcoming spring subtly begin appearing. Snow still dots the landscape, but with a decline in its intensity to 8mm (0.31") from the previous month. While cold winds persist and often affect visibility, a noticeable increase in daylight hours provides a hope of warmer days. The snow-covered city experiences a slight humidity elevate, becoming the precursor to the melting season.

Temperature

With the arrival of February, Essen's average high-temperature registers at a still cold 5.6°C (42.1°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. Essen, during February nights, records a temperature marginally cooler than the daytime average, at a still cold 0.8°C (33.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February in Essen, Germany, is 82%.

Rainfall

In Essen, during February, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.7 rainfall days, and 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of snow.

Daylight

In Essen, Germany, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 17:20. On the last day of February, in Essen, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 18:11 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Essen are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In February, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Essen in February?

February temperatures in Essen vary between a high-temperature of 5.6°C (42.1°F) and a low-temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F).

What is the average humidity in February in Essen?

The average relative humidity in February in Essen, Germany, is 82%.

How much does it rain in Essen in February?

In February, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout February, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Essen?

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 8mm (0.31") of snow.

How much does it snow in Essen in February?

In Essen, Germany, in February, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 8mm (0.31") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Essen have in February?

In February, the average day length in Essen, Germany, is 10h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in February in Essen?

On the first day of February in Essen, Germany, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 17:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 18:11 CET.

How long on average sun shines in February in Essen?

In Essen, Germany, the average sunshine duration in February is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Essen?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Essen.

What is the UV index reading in February in Essen?

The average daily maximum UV index in February is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Essen, Germany

Average temperature in February - Essen, Germany
  • Average high temperature in February: 5.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in February: 0.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°C).

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Average pressure in February
Essen, Germany

Average pressure in February - Essen, Germany
  • Average pressure in February: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in February
Essen, Germany

Average wind speed in February - Essen, Germany
  • Average wind speed in February: 16.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9km/h).

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Average humidity in February
Essen, Germany

Average humidity in February - Essen, Germany
  • Average humidity in February: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

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Average rainfall in February
Essen, Germany

Average rainfall in February - Essen, Germany
  • Average rainfall in February: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (17mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (6mm).

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Average rainfall days in February
Essen, Germany

Average rainfall days in February - Essen, Germany
  • Average rainfall days in February: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in February
Essen, Germany

Average snowfall in February - Essen, Germany
  • Average snowfall in February: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in February
Essen, Germany

Average snowfall days in February - Essen, Germany
  • Average snowfall days in February: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Essen, Germany

Average daylight in February / Average sunshine in February - Essen, Germany
  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in February
Essen, Germany

Average sunshine days in February - Essen, Germany
  • Average sunshine days in February: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (15.8 days).

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Average UV index in February
Essen, Germany

Average UV index in February - Essen, Germany
  • Average UV index in February: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in February
Essen, Germany

Average cloud cover in February - Essen, Germany
  • Average cloud cover in February: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in February
Essen, Germany

Average visibility in February - Essen, Germany
  • Average visibility in February: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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